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Jet J 11-01-2018 08:55 AM

What to do?!?
 
Hey Everyone,

I’m mulling over my options right now and wanted to see what some people who are at the majors think about what the next best step would be in my position.

I have the opportunity to move over to a 737 as an sic for a private company full pic type averages about 600hrs a year.

My other option is a PIC position on a challenger 350 again company providing full pic type averages around the same hours per year.

My question is, what is going to get me to the legacy’s/majors fastest (if ever).
What are they going to like to see on my resume more?
Pic turbine in a mid size Business jet, or a 73 type and time in type.

Thanks for the responses in advance.

M5000 11-01-2018 09:07 AM

PIC jet is more valuable.

aggie02 11-01-2018 09:13 AM

How many PIC Jet hours do you already have?

Av viii 11-01-2018 09:48 AM

PIC is what you’re looking for.

Jet J 11-01-2018 10:21 AM


Originally Posted by aggie02 (Post 2701150)
How many PIC Jet hours do you already have?

Around 1500 turbine jet 10 of which is pic lol

FDXer 11-01-2018 11:58 AM


Originally Posted by Jet J (Post 2701190)
Around 1500 turbine jet 10 of which is pic lol

I think you answered your own question. Get the turbine PIC time.

WHACKMASTER 11-01-2018 01:49 PM

How long would it take to upgrade on the 737?

Jet J 11-01-2018 02:59 PM


Originally Posted by WHACKMASTER (Post 2701295)
How long would it take to upgrade on the 737?

From what it sounds like 6/7 years.
I should mention it’s mostly all 121 ops too.

Otterbox 11-01-2018 03:31 PM


Originally Posted by Jet J (Post 2701336)
From what it sounds like 6/7 years.
I should mention it’s mostly all 121 ops too.

Want to work at an 121 major, to the 737 route if you’re getting a PIC type rating. Stick around for 1000hrs 121 SIC time then go to a part 121 regional DEC program to get your PIC time if you’re not hired directly by a major.

rickair7777 11-01-2018 05:37 PM

The type of operation, and PIC, is more important than the type of aircraft, assuming jets.

Less than 30K GTOW might score lower, but I think you're good either way on that.


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